"In May 2009, The Ex went to Ethiopia with Silent Block from France who perform with tables full of self-made instruments & experimental electronica. Xavier Charles is one of the members. He is also an incredible clarinet improviser. Suddenly Terrie Ex & Xavier Charles found themselves playing in a room in the Baro Hotel & outside in the garden of the Bateau Ivre bar. An adventure. 'Addis' means 'new'. That's how it felt."